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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire

Port Jervis Woman Charged With Stabbing Man In Face PORT JERVIS, N.Y. -- A Port Jervis woman was charged with breaking into a home and stabbing a man multiple times in the face, according to police. Port Jervis Police said that at around 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, officers responded to a Hammond Street address on a report of a man who had been stabbed in the face. When they arrived, they located a 27-year-old man who was suffering from stab wounds to the face and abdomen and was bleeding severely, police said. The man was taken to Bon Secours Community Hospital for emergency treatment and is recovering from his injuries, police said. …

by Casey Donahue

10/28/2017

Police & Fire

Feds Indict Newtown Man With Robbing Bank With A Butcher Knife NEWTOWN, Conn. -- A 63-year-old convicted felon from Newtown was indicted on one count of armed bank robbery after police said he robbed a bank with a butcher knife in August. The indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury in New Haven on Oct. 11 and announced Friday by Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. John J. McCarthy, 63, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The indictment stems from a robbery that took place at the Bank of America on Queen Street in Newtown on Aug. 24. Police said that someone walked into the bank and handed the teller a note,…

by Casey Donahue

10/28/2017

News

Former SHU Student Accused Of Making Up Rape Story Denied Probation Program BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A judge has denied an application for accelerated rehabilitation filed by a former Sacred Heart University student who is charged with making false rape accusations against two other students, according to the Connecticut Post. Nikki Yovino, 19, of South Setauket, N.Y. is facing charges for filing a false report and tampering with evidence, dating back from an incident last October where police said she reported that she had been raped by SHU football players. Police said the allegations turned out to be false, and that she had had consensual sex with the two students.…

by Casey Donahue

10/27/2017

Police & Fire

Stratford Police Add Narcan To Tools To Help Fight Opioid Overdoses STRATFORD, Conn. -- As a result of the ongoing opioid epidemic that's become widespread across Connecticut and the rest of the country, the Stratford Police Department has begun using Narcan to combat opioid overdoses. Narcan is a brand of naloxone, a medication used to block the effects of opioids, particularly in the case of an overdose. Stratford Police will deploy the Narcan nasal spray to assist fire and EMS personnel with overdose calls. It will also provide a level of protection for officers and other first responders, who may come into contact with fentanyl and its derivatives, which…

by Casey Donahue

10/27/2017

Police & Fire

Trio Charged With Armed Robberies In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport Police arrested three men in connection with multiple armed robberies, according to the Connecticut Post. The three men were believed to be responsible for several recent armed robberies, particularly robberies of delivery drivers, the Connecticut Post reported. The three men charged were 20-year-old Talik Morris of Bridgeport, 20-year-old Johnny Barnes Jr. of Bridgeport, and 19-year-old Anthony Clemons of Hartford, according to the Connecticut Post. They were all charged with first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery, and their bonds …

by Casey Donahue

10/27/2017

Police & Fire

House Broken Into On Cedar Lane In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A home on Cedar Lane in New Canaan was broken into on Thursday, according to police.The burglary took place between 4 and 9 p.m. Forced entry was gained into the house via a rear door. The alarm was not on, police said on Twitter.Police are asking anyone with information to contact the New Canaan Police Department, and warned residents to set their alarms when leaving home.

by Casey Donahue

10/27/2017

Police & Fire

Brothers From Norwalk Charged In Stamford Assault STAMFORD, Conn. — A pair of brothers in Norwalk were charged this week with the September beating of a man on Cove Road in Stamford, according to the Stamford Advocate. Police responded to Cove Road near Frederick Street in Stamford on Sept. 10 to find a man bleeding from the head, who reported that he had been beaten by two men with a baseball bat and a tire iron, according to the Stamford Advocate. He told police that he knew one of the men, the Stamford Advocate reported. Police identified the two assailants as 28-year-old Milton Morales and 27-year-old Gershon Morales, both of Norwalk, …

by Casey Donahue

10/27/2017

Police & Fire

Trumbull Police Officer Awarded For Community Policing TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull Police Officer Timothy Fedor was honored for his professional achievements when he was presented with the Connecticut U.S. Attorney's Community Policing Award. Fedor was one of 29 Connecticut officers who received the award during a ceremony in New Haven on Wednesday. The awards were presented by the U.S. Attorney's office to recognize innovative and creative methods developed by local police officers in their daily work to create a meaningful bond with the community. “I’m proud and honored to have Officer Fedor as a member of our police department, and I commend…

by Daily Voice

10/27/2017

News

Want To Report Potholes, Downed Trees? There's A New App For That In Wilton WILTON, Conn. — The town of Wilton has introduced a new app and web platform that allows residents to report neighborhood issues that need fixing. The SeeClickFix app lets citizens report non-emergencies such as potholes, downed trees, traffic safety, or park and playground issues. Users can utilize an interactive map, or just enter an address to precisely pinpoint where the problem is. Once a problem is reported, the appropriate town staff member will be alerted and coordinate a response. Residents can also select a previously entered issue to indicate agreement with the request, make addi…

by Casey Donahue

10/27/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Teen Pleads Guilty To Killing Stamford Woman In Shooting BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport teen pleaded guilty on Thursday to shooting and killing a 26-year-old Stamford mother outside a restaurant in January, according to the Connecticut Post. Sebastian "Bash" Serrano, 16, pleaded guilty to murder and carrying a pistol without a permit, and could face up to 40 years in prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 12, the Connecticut Post reported. The charges stem from the Jan. 7 shooting death of Elianna Cruz of Stamford. Cruz was sitting in the passenger seat of a parked car at 1001 E. Main St. in Bridgeport when two men walked up and opened …

by Casey Donahue

10/26/2017

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